The Pushback (2020)

  • NR
  • 10/06/2020 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 35m

The fight for the heart of Texas... and the soul of America.

Overview

The first of two Latinas to represent Texas in Congress, Veronica Escobar, and the only African-American woman to run for city council in Austin in 2018, Natasha Harper-Madison, lead a diverse group of progressive voices across Texas as they fight decades of institutional racism and policies of discrimination along the border. The battle over immigrant rights, land seizures to build the border wall, and the troubled racial history of the state form the backdrop to a film that explores how a place once known for its reactionary politics is becoming more liberal, more diverse—and more at risk for violent conflict.

Kevin Ford

Director

Cast

Veronica Escobar's headshot

Veronica Escobar

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Natasha Harper-Madison's headshot

Natasha Harper-Madison

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Becky Bullard's headshot

Becky Bullard

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Ashley Cheng's headshot

Ashley Cheng

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Fred Cavazos's headshot

Fred Cavazos

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Rey Anzaldua's headshot

Rey Anzaldua

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Ann Finch's headshot

Ann Finch

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Mike Epp's headshot

Mike Epp

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